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It Really Happened: 100% Financing for an $8m Business

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We caution against thinking you can find it: 100% seller financing. But Renan Cortez did — and on a sizable business.

Topics in Renan’s interview:

  • His background as an Army medic
  • Learning about acquisition via Codie Sanchez
  • Using a virtual assistant to search for a business
  • Negotiating a 100% seller note
  • Feeling motivated by philanthropy
  • Spending too much money too fast after transition
  • Getting a bridge loan to make payroll
  • Rebranding the restoration company
  • Raising capital for growth
  • His large roll-up vision

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It Really Happened: 100% Financing for an $8m Business

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